Ok, I broke down and bought my DD her first composite bat, Easton Synge 30/18.5 (-11.5 drop). Any suggestions on how best to break it in and maintain it. I have read when first using it to turn the bat a 1/4" or so after each swing to get a even break-in? Also, not to use it in the batting cages? Any other tips with composites?
Break-in and Maintenance of composite bat?
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I believe the "not to use in batting cages" comes from those dimpled balls. We always use composite bats in the cage, but I use regular softballs in the machine. For break in, just have her hit and hit and hit with it. Maybe a sleeve to protect it.
What's wrong with hitting them on dimpled balls anyway? I know everyone says not to, but WHY?
Does a composite bat become more "lively" or have a more "spring-like effect" after repeated use or is that a myth?
I have seen several Eastons broken due to cage use. If you send them in for warranty and the manufacturer sees dimple marks on them, they will reject the warranty claim.
Best bet...get a cheap aluminum bat in the same weight/length (or +1) for cage use and save the composite for the warm-weather games.
I have seen several Eastons broken period. I don't think cage use has anything to do with it. I don't understand why a dimple ball could cause more harm to a bat than a softball...
The term cages can mean anything from a new indoor facility, to the concrete floored ones that are outside at the go carts.
There is a brand new facility here with new softer balls, but the outdoor facilities most often have dimpled balls that sit out in the sun baking all day.
Check your warranty before you use the composite bat with cage balls.
There is a brand new facility here with new softer balls, but the outdoor facilities most often have dimpled balls that sit out in the sun baking all day.
Check your warranty before you use the composite bat with cage balls.
Greenmonsters
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It's the truth and the reason composites are being banned at some levels in BB.
Where are composites banned at in BB? They were banned for the 2011 HS season, but at what other levels are they banned?
NCAA
Our local craigslist has a few expensive ones for sale. I bet that HS players don't know about the ban.
Our local craigslist has a few expensive ones for sale. I bet that HS players don't know about the ban.
